I was born in the Pacific of Honolulu, Hawaii. I had no military affiliation and lived with my mom. Hawaii was my home until I was five, when my mom married my stepdad, who was an officer in the...
Calvin Shapland
We are forgotten We aren’t known but are missed when gone We must remain strong
Bentley Schroeder
Everywhere across the world, away from home, family and friends can be challenging. However, these challenges can be overcome. I have moved across the world and, with that, have had to restart my...
Ainsle Schielke
My life as a military child is kind of weird and mixed. I can never be too attached to a particular place as I usually move away after 3-4 years and don’t have permanent friendships except being...
Gideon Sanchez
Life as a military child can be difficult at times but can also be very fun. The most challenging part is having to move every few years and constantly losing friends because of them moving too. When...
Adrian Isaac Otero
In my experience as a military child, I have moved only twice in my entire life. Virginia to Okinawa and Okinawa to Iwakuni. I started out in Virginia Beach. It was a very important place in my life...
Ethan Ongkeko